Real Madrid 2 – 1 Real Betis: Three Takeaways from the Match
By Alex McVey
![MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring Real's 2nd goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 12, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring Real's 2nd goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 12, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/82528878538ea8b63a8ccc19e4373ffc86c1c3c7b9c40bfd4c85841e2082e5a6.jpg)
2. Sergio RamosContinues to be the Captain of Clutch.
“Real Madrid saved by a late headed goal from Sergio Ramos.”
How many times can this headline get written? It seems Real’s captain is trying to find out.
Ramos has now scored 10 goals this season across all competitions, and, the most in one season in his whole career.
It’s only March.
Sergio Ramos has reached double figures for goals in all comps for the first time in his career.
— Squawka (@Squawka) March 12, 2017
Need a late goal? Only one man to call... pic.twitter.com/lguBUjXfGW
Ramos is getting really, really good at putting Toni Kroos’ corners in the back of the net. As the tweet below shows, he’s a demon to deal with in the box, he’s great at anticipating where Toni will put the ball, and he is dedicated to dragging this team kicking and screaming to victory. Real Madrid needed 3 points to take advantage of Barca’s slip-up today, and Ramos delivered big.